stomatal pore

Term Information

Accession
PO:0008032
Aspect
plant anatomy
Synonyms
related: stomatal aperture
exact: poro estomático (Spanish)
exact: 気孔開口部 (Japanese)
broad: stoma
broad: stomata
Definition
A plant anatomical space that forms an opening in an epidermis, flanked by two guard cells. [source: POC:curators]
Comment
The size of the stomatal pore is variable and controlled by movement of the guard cells in response to environmental cues.

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